Date: Sept. 28, 2025 Participant: Gauhar Raina #42835 Race: 2025 Boulderthon 5K Distance: 3.1 miles Weather: Perfect running weather with temperatures in the 50's to 70's and nice cloud cover

Strong Mid-Race Pace Surge Gauhar Raina from Louisville, CO, delivered a noteworthy performance in the 2025 Boulderthon 5K. His overall time was 30:15, translating to a steady pace of 9:45 minutes per mile. Impressively, he improved his overall standing during the race, moving from the 507th to 443rd place by the finish. The race saw a significant positive shift in pace between the first mile and the second. Gauhar started cautiously with an 11:12 min/mile pace but managed a surge in the second mile with an 8:45 min/mile pace. His final mile clocked in with a consistent 9:22 min/mile, helping secure his standing. Constructively, adding more consistent pacing from the start might further enhance overall race time. Overall, his experience in the previous year's 10K event was evident, contributing to an improved ranking in his age division.